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DE06 YTD

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YTD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,235 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 85,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 84,946 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 84,946 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,958 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 82,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,605 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 79,602 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all four tyres worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,450 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 70,448 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,020 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,471 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 60,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 51,837 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 41,861 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2010 41,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 32,615 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 32,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
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DE06 YTD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,349 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE06 YTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE06 YTD registered?

DE06 YTD is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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